Police

Region 2 Police Chief Announces Ten Policies for Strong Force

On October 12, Provincial Police Region 2 Commissioner Pol. Lt. Gen. Wasan Thecha-akkasem unveiled ten policy directives to build a strong, honest, and modern police force that serves the public. The policies include protecting the monarchy, ensuring national security, proactive crime prevention, combating online and transnational crime, eliminating corruption, upgrading police stations, safeguarding the EEC zone, and improving public communication. He stressed that all units must implement the measures earnestly, putting citizens at the centre to boost efficiency and trust.

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He emphasized that all units must implement the policies seriously, putting the public at the forefront while developing the organization and personnel to improve efficiency and public trust, under the key goal of being a strong, honest, modern police force that truly serves the public.

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Police

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Police

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Tourism

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Weather

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